Crombie

Brian Crombie, Castle Rock, MN US

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20140054248

TREE DISPLAY STAND - A tree display for displaying potted trees. The tree display includes a longitudinal beam supported vertically above a support surface by beam supports. A plurality of tree supports are longitudinally spaced along the longitudinal beam. The tree supports include a tree restraint which removably restrains a trunk or stem of the tree.

02-27-2014

Brian Crombie, Wallasey GB

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20150152272

LASER REACTIVE SOLVENT BASED INKS MANUFACTURED FROM MASTERBATCH CONCENTRATES - The present invention relates to the formulation of masterbatch concentrates for the manufacture of coating/ink compositions for laser imaging substrates, especially flexible substrates primarily used in the packaging industry. The masterbatch concentrates can simply be mixed with different technical varnishes in order to obtain the final physical ink properties as required.

06-04-2015

Dermott C. Crombie, Lasne BE

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20140157809

SYSTEM FOR TRACKING AND TESTING GENERATOR SETS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED CONTAINERS - A generator set system for use with a refrigerated shipping container, the generator set system including a prime mover, a generator coupled to the prime mover, a generator set controller, and a generator set telematics unit. The generator set telematics unit determines a geographical location of the generator set, and the generator set controller performs pre-trip inspections on the generator set prior to the generator set leaving a pre-defined geographical area.

06-12-2014

John Crombie, East Hanover, NJ US

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20090088797

SURGICAL ANCHOR DEVICE - A tissue anchor comprising a body having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end with one set of dimensions and a projected surface area, a distal end with a second set of dimensions and a projected surface area where the respective dimensions of the first and second ends are not identical and the projected areas are substantially the same. The tissue anchor may further have a fixing member to attach the anchor and one or more tissues together or to attach the other structures to tissue.

04-02-2009

20090270872

REMOTELY-ACTIVATED VERTEBROPLASTY INJECTION DEVICE - A remotely-activated injection device for use in vertebroplasty is provided to inject a flourescent probe material into a patient. The injection device includes a pump defining an injection chamber having an exit opening; an actuator; and a cable having a first end coupled to the actuator, and a second end remotely engaging the pump. The actuator remotely controls the pump by responsive movement of the cable to thereby cause injection of a flourescent probe material from the injection chamber of the pump through the exit opening to the patient.

10-29-2009

Patent applications by John Crombie, East Hanover, NJ US

John S. Crombie, East Hanover, NJ US

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20090043336

BARBED SUTURE WITH NON-SYMMETRIC BARBS - A suture including a shaft extending longitudinally along a length of the suture, and a plurality of barbs extending outwardly from said shaft. At least one of the barbs is non-symmetrical about a primary plane extending along the longitudinal length of the suture, and bisecting a distal tip of the barb and a center of the shaft.

02-12-2009

20120330300

INTRAOSSEOUS NERVE DENERVATION METHODS - System and methods for channeling a path into bone include a trocar having a proximal end, distal end and a central channel disposed along a central axis of the trocar. The trocar includes a radial opening at or near the distal end of the trocar. The system includes a curveable cannula sized to be received in the central channel, the curveable cannula comprising a curveable distal end configured to be extended laterally outward from the radial opening in a curved path extending away from the trocar. The curveable cannula has a central passageway having a diameter configured allow a probe to be delivered through the central passageway to a location beyond the curved path.

12-27-2012

20130006232

METHODS OF THERAPEUTICALLY HEATING A VERTEBRAL BODY TO TREAT BACK PAIN - Methods and systems for modulating intraosseous nerves (e.g., nerves within bone) are provided. For example, the methods and systems described herein may be used to modulate (e.g., denervate, ablate) basivertebral nerves within vertebrae. The modulation of the basivertebral nerves may facilitate treatment of chronic back pain.

01-03-2013

20130006233

BASIVERTEBRAL NERVE DENERVATION - System and methods for channeling a path into bone include a trocar having a proximal end, distal end and a central channel disposed along a central axis of the trocar. The trocar includes a radial opening at or near the distal end of the trocar. The system includes a curveable cannula sized to be received in the central channel, the curveable cannula comprising a curveable distal end configured to be extended laterally outward from the radial opening in a curved path extending away from the trocar. The curveable cannula has a central passageway having a diameter configured allow a probe to be delivered through the central passageway to a location beyond the curved path.

01-03-2013

20130012933

SYSTEMS FOR DENERVATION OF BASIVERTEBRAL NERVES - System and methods for channeling a path into bone include a trocar having a proximal end, distal end and a central channel disposed along a central axis of the trocar. The trocar includes a radial opening at or near the distal end of the trocar. The system includes a curveable cannula sized to be received in the central channel, the curveable cannula comprising a curveable distal end configured to be extended laterally outward from the radial opening in a curved path extending away from the trocar. The curveable cannula has a central passageway having a diameter configured allow a probe to be delivered through the central passageway to a location beyond the curved path.

01-10-2013

20130012935

METHODS OF TREATING BACK PAIN - Methods and systems for modulating intraosseous nerves (e.g., nerves within bone) are provided. For example, the methods and systems described herein may be used to modulate (e.g., denervate, ablate) basivertebral nerves within vertebrae. The modulation of the basivertebral nerves may facilitate treatment of chronic back pain.

01-10-2013

20130012936

SYSTEM FOR HEATING A VERTEBRAL BODY TO TREAT BACK PAIN - Methods and systems for modulating intraosseous nerves (e.g., nerves within bone) are provided. For example, the methods and systems described herein may be used to modulate (e.g., denervate, ablate) basivertebral nerves within vertebrae. The modulation of the basivertebral nerves may facilitate treatment of chronic back pain.

01-10-2013

20130324996

VERTEBRAL TREATMENT - Methods and systems for modulating intraosseous nerves (e.g., nerves within bone) are provided. For example, the methods and systems described herein may be used to modulate (e.g., denervate, ablate) basivertebral nerves within vertebrae. The modulation of the basivertebral nerves may facilitate treatment of chronic back pain. The modulation may be performed by a neuromodulation device (e.g., an energy delivery device).

12-05-2013

20140316405

DENERVATION METHODS - System and methods for channeling a path into bone include a trocar having a proximal end, distal end and a central channel disposed along a central axis of the trocar. The trocar includes a radial opening at or near the distal end of the trocar. The system includes a curveable cannula sized to be received in the central channel, the curveable cannula comprising a curveable distal end configured to be extended laterally outward from the radial opening in a curved path extending away from the trocar. The curveable cannula has a central passageway having a diameter configured allow a probe to be delivered through the central passageway to a location beyond the curved path.

10-23-2014

Patent applications by John S. Crombie, East Hanover, NJ US

John Stephen Crombie, East Hanover, NJ US

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20120323275

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR APPROXIMATING TISSUE - A wound closure assembly and method for its use. The wound closure assembly includes a curved inserter having a distal end and a proximal end, a filamentary element extending between a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is coupled to the proximal end of the curved inserter, a first anchor coupled to the filamentary element between its first and second ends, and a second anchor positioned at the distal end of the filamentary element. The filamentary element is configured to form a slip knot between the first and second anchors so as to enable the distance between the first and second anchors to be decreased by pulling on the proximal end of the filamentary element. The distal end of the curved inserter is received within a channel in the first anchor that extends along its longitudinal length.

12-20-2012

Lance B. Crombie, Northfield, MN US

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20090247633

NUTRIENT EXTRACTS DERIVED FROM GREEN PLANT MATERIALS - An extract from green plant materials includes controlled concentrations of nutritional components. In one embodiment, the nutritional components include at least one xanthophyll, at least one hydrocarbon carotene, and at least one fatty acid wherein the xanthophyll, hydrocarbon carotene, and fatty acid each have about equal weight percentages. In a one embodiment, the green plant is alfalfa, the xanthophyll is lutein, the hydrocarbon carotene is β-carotene, and the fatty acids include an omega-3 essential fatty acid, an omega-6 essential fatty acid, or a combination of the acids thereof.

10-01-2009

Robert L. Crombie, Basford GB

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20100112640

POLYNUCLEOTIDE - The present invention relates to a polynucleotide comprising a ubiquitous chromatin opening element (UCOE) which is not derived from 13. The polynucleotide of any one of claims

05-06-2010

Robert L. Crombie, Melbourne AU

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20080222742

Expression Elements - The invention relates to improved genetic elements providing high levels of expression of operably-linked genes in a variety of tissues. In particular, fragments of unmethylated, CpG islands of less than 2 kb are shown to provide enhanced transgene expression and have advantages in terms of vector construction and cloning capacity.

09-11-2008

Steven A. Crombie, North Attleboro, MA US

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20140330688

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING AND MANAGING A CHARGING CONDITION MATRIX - In one embodiment, a Charging Condition Matrix (hereinafter “CCM”) is created and maintained. The CCM has one or more conditions and corresponding rates dictated by the terms and conditions of a contract. A user may utilize the CCM with a revenue and expense management application to compute data-driven fees based on attributes of the inbound data. Computed fees may subsequently be used in the processing or revenue, expenses, or both in the application.

11-06-2014

Tina Lesley Crombie, London GB

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20140273077

DEVICE FOR THE ASEPTIC EXPANSION OF CELLS - A closed system suitable for the aseptic culturing therapeutic cells comprises a vessel comprising: a gas permeable portion suitable for supporting cell growth and allowing delivery of gases to the cells during culturing, a vent comprising a conduit having an exterior orifice and an interior orifice spaced apart therefrom, the vent extending from the exterior of the system into the internal volume of the vessel and terminating therein with the interior orifice, wherein the interior orifice is arranged such that during filling and emptying of liquid medium it is not susceptible to blockage by liquid, the exterior orifice is adapted to connect to an aseptic filter thereby allowing passage of gases through the filter into the vessel or out of the vessel, as required to achieve the entry and exit of fluids and cells into the vessel, a port or ports adapted to allow introduction of fluids and cells aseptically into the vessel, and a port or ports adapted to allow fluids to exit the system without exposing the system to the external environment and adapted such that cells grown therein may exit the system under gravity when the system is orientated to put the cells in fluid communication with the exit port and the latter is opened. The present system facilitates the aseptic manufacturing of cells for use in therapy, without the need for a clean-room environment because no open processing steps are required.